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RE: Do We Need Police? That Question Is Not As Crazy As It Sounds
Hey Mallory - thanks for posting. I can definitely relate. I've lived with people who have had mental health issues and involving police never helps.
Are there any community related options available to you? I know here in DC there are mental health hotlines that you can call and actually someone on this thread posted about a new app called get cell 411 that looks like it could be a great alternative to involving the police!
The idea of eradicating police is definitely a tough one to swallow but one that we should consider, particularly with issues of mental health - also with regards to your own safety in those situations.
Will take a look at your posts - thanks again for commenting!
Get cell 411 looks like a great idea. Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's in my area yet (Los Angeles), but I'll download and spread the word.
Not to plug my stuff on your comment section, but this post that I made the other day might be in line with your interests. It's about how the same pharmaceutical company that manufactured the first AIDS medication also allowed members of marginalized communities to die by overcharging for it when they didn't need to, which then caused the virus to hit epidemic proportions. The subtext of course is that unrestrained corporate greed in the industry that we rely on to save our lives is not only immoral but can result in absolute catastrophe.